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Tax Help at JCPL

Jan. 17, 2014

by:

Bethany

Benjamin Franklin once said, "...nothing is said to be certain, except libraries helping with your taxes." Ok, so that isn't exactly what he said, but it has a ring of truth to it and tax season is here. But fear not, dear countrymen, the Library will again be offering free tax assistance to our patrons.

Each year, we partner with AARP to offer free counseling and preparation assistance to all taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Beginning Feb. 1, IRS-certified volunteers will be at several library locations to help with any tax-related issues people may have. Space is limited for this popular series, so patrons are encouraged to arrive early. You'll need to make a reservation if you're planning to go to Evergreen or Golden.

We also have several online resources, and limited copies of select State and Federal forms in our libraries.

Compete in Hunger Games style once again in anticipation of the Catching Fire movie release! The Hunger Games arena returns – hone your survival skills and compete against other teens in a fight to the death...by sticker that is. No teens will be harmed at this event!

Holiday Gifts Galore at JCPL

Nov. 6, 2013

by:

Bethany

If you're like me and half the country, deciding what to get people for the holidays can lead to a stress overload. Fear not, dear friends. We can help. The Library Foundation and Friends will once again be hosting several Holiday Whale of a Gently Used Book Sales. Books make wonderful gifts - we'll have books on art, travel, and history, some classics, books for kids and holiday books. Not to mention CDs, DVDs, and more.

Belmar LibraryThis sale will feature more than 2,500 "like new" used books for sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23 and from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24.

Golden LibraryWe will have 500 "like new" used books for sale from 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. This sale is held in conjunction with the City of Golden's Candlelight Walk on Friday evening.

I always love hearing about the inspiring efforts to build libraries or bring books to children in third world countries, such as the Donkey Mobile Libraries and The Camel Bookmobile (fiction based on a true story). Turns out a nonprofit group here in Arvada is doing the same thing. They are called SCOPE International, and among other projects, they develop school and community libraries in Kenya. They have an exhibit of bright and interesting photographs on the display wall at Standley Lake this month, and they are having a reception this Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 in the Standley Lake meeting room. Come learn more about their noble endeavors and adventures!

Have you ever wanted to get a tattoo? Now is your opportunity to get a temporary tattoo with henna! Create your own design and then temporarily tattoo it with Henna. Henna is a dye created with the crushed leaves of the Henna bush.

Butterflies are beautiful, delicate and very, very HUNGRY little beasties! You should do your very best to cater them a lovely meal -- somewhere nice... like the alley behind your house! Or maybe that yucky patch of dirt on the corner of Somewhere and There. Or maybe over yonder in that big empty field behind Great Wall of Ugly -- just toss a SeeD Bomb full of LoVe and watch the MAGIC happen!*

Join us at Arvada Library today to let your Inner Gardening Guerilla out -- Make SEED BOMBS and spread the BEAUTY!

Tuesday, May 28th @ 4:30pm.

*MAGIC not instantaneous. They're seeds. They take time. But you know what I mean... EVENTUALLY it will be MAGICAL. Or at least pretty.